Rio Ferdinand hits back at fan who accused wife Kate of ‘having too much time on her hands’ for taking outfit selfies

RIO Ferdinand has hit back at an Instagram troll who claimed his wife Kate has too much time on her hands after she stared stunning selfies.

The retired footballer, 41, responded to one of Kate's followers who accused her pictures of making people feel self-conscious.

Rio Ferdinand has hit back at an Instagram troll who claimed his wife Kate, pictured, has too much time on her handsCredit: Instagram

Commenting on a picture of Kate, 28, baring her midriff in a nude top and white trousers, they posted: "she looks amazing doesn’t she!! But c’mon give yourself, and others, a break.

"It is so much easier for her than us ‘normal’ folk. She has a gym at home, probably a PT, more time on her hands than I certainly have.

"Getting a bit fed up with these ‘celebrities’, and I use that term loosely, showing off their svelte, toned bodies. Does it inspire others or does it make people feel worse about themselves? I’m not too sure!!"

It didn't escape Rio's attention and he set the record straight on what Kate's days consisted of.

The retired footballer, 41, responded to one of Kate's followers who accused her pictures of making people feel self-consciousCredit: Rex Features

He wrote: "more time on her hands??? 3 kids, homeschooling, her own work, keeping on top of the daily jobs in the house like cleaning and cooking...just a few there....Any more she could be getting on with ???"

His response was praised by fans, with one calling him a "legend" while another urged people who can't be kind to "be quiet".

Earlier this month Kate admitted feeling "a large range of emotions" while in lockdown with her family during the coronavirus crisis.

The former Towie star has generally felt good, but has had "bad days" where she felt "overwhelmed and uneasy".

Kate Ferdinand and Rio Ferdinand are in lockdown with his three childrenCredit: Instagram

Kate took some time away from homeschooling her step-children and posting workout videos to answer fan questions on Instagram.

One fan asked the reality star for some tips on how to deal with anxiety, saying they're really suffering during coronavirus and having the kids at home.

Kate replied: "Most importantly, I hope you're ok."

"Honestly, I have generally been feeling quite good but I have had some bad days where I have been feeling really really uneasy and overwhelmed."

Kate has admitted feeling anxious while in lockdown

The 28-year-old said having a routine was important for her mental health

Kate told fans not to be too hard on themselves if they need a rest dayCredit: Rex Features

She admitted she struggles without a routine and has made sure to create one in lockdown.

Kate wrote: "I'm quite good at recognising what I struggle with so I have tried my best to sort some kind of routine to stay on track & have some small goals - even if a goal is cleaning the kitchen.

"The small goals help me stay focused and my mind busy."

Rio and Kate are homeschooling their three kids between workoutsCredit: Instagram

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